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Offset Printing Inks

Ink is a complex medium composed of solvents, pigments, dyes, resins, lubricants, solubilizers, surfactants, particulate matter, fluorescers, and other materials.

Types of ink

Magnified line drawn by a fountain pen

Colorants

Pigmented inks are more frequently used than dyes because they are more color-fast, but they are also more expensive, are less consistent in color, and have less of a color range than dyes.

Pigmented inks

Pigments are solid, opaque particles suspended in ink that provide color. Qualities such as hue, saturation, and lightness vary depending on the source and type of pigment.

History of ink

About 1,600 years ago, a popular ink recipe was created. The recipe was used for centuries. Iron salts, such as ferrous sulfate (made by treating iron with sulfuric acid), were mixed with tannin from gallnuts (they grow on trees) and a thickener. When first put to paper, this ink is bluish-black. Over time it fades to a dull brown.

Modern ink applications

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An example of ink used on a sticky note with a modern pen.

Up until a few years ago, consumers had very little interest in ink other than refills for their pens.

Ink refilling services for printer cartridges are offered by large, official printing companies as well as smaller, "unofficial" refill companies. Customers can often cut printing costs by using refill services from a refill company, or buying the new non-OEM (original equipment manufacturer) brands instead of refilling.

Health and environmental aspects

There is a misconception that ink is non-toxic even if swallowed. Once ingested, ink can be hazardous to one's health. Certain inks, such as those used in printers, and even those found in a common pen can be harmful.

Writing inks and preservation

The two most used black writing inks in history are carbon inks and iron gall inks. Both types create problems for preservationists.

Carbon inks

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Chinese inkstick; carbon-based and made from soot

Carbon inks were commonly made from lampblack or soot and a binding agent such as gum arabic or animal glue. The binding agent keeps the carbon particles in suspension and adhered to paper.

Iron gall inks

Iron gall inks became prominent in the early 1100s; they were used for centuries and were widely thought to be the best type of ink.

Indelible ink

The word "indelible" means "cannot be removed". Some types of indelible ink have a very short shelf life because of the solvents used, which evaporate rapidly.

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what does the glue boiler and boiling of boxer in animal farm have to do with communism, stalin, etc??????????

katie s... THANKS:)

Boxer represents the proltarian working class that Stalin/Napeleon claimed to be the protector of. The act of Nape selling Boxer out after he was injured symbolizes the dismissive and apathetic attitude of the Soviet leadership towards the working classes.

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